Azerbaijani muay thai fighter Anar Mammadov received a knockout bonus for his victory at the “ONE Friday Fights 178” event in Bangkok. The athlete was paid 350,000 baht, equivalent to about $10,300 or 17,600 manats, according to Daily News.
Taking into account estimated fight purses for participants in the “ONE Friday Fights” series, Mammadov’s total earnings could reach 450,000 to 500,000 baht ($13,300-$14,800 or 22,700-25,200 manats). However, the exact amount of his contracted purse has not been disclosed, and the estimated total earnings have not been confirmed.
Mammadov defeated “Superlek Cittmuangnon,” who was considered the tournament favorite. Before the bout, the 23-year-old Thai fighter had been unbeaten in “ONE Championship” competitions.
The Azerbaijani athlete knocked his opponent down twice before winning by knockout at 2 minutes and 8 seconds of the first round.